Tire Mount and Balance

Remove, mount, and balance four tires on the 2017 Maserati Levante, ensuring proper torque specifications and balance tolerances for optimal performance and safety.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Valve stems (TPMS compatible) × 4 — Use OEM or compatible TPMS valve stems
• Wheel weights (as needed) × 1 — OEM or equivalent

Preparation

1. Verify replacement tires match OEM specifications for front and rear sizes (typically staggered fitment).
2. Park vehicle on level ground and engage parking brake.
3. Loosen all wheel lug nuts 1/4 turn before raising vehicle.
4. Raise vehicle using floor jack at designated lift points and secure on four jack stands.
5. Remove all four wheels and transport to tire mounting area.

Procedure

1. 1

   Deflate and break bead on first tire
   Remove valve core to fully deflate tire. Position wheel on tire machine and engage bead breaker at multiple points around both inner and outer beads. Ensure TPMS sensor location is noted (typically near valve stem) to avoid contact during demounting.
2. 2

   Demount tire from wheel
   Apply tire lubricant to both beads. Position tire machine arm 180 degrees away from TPMS sensor location. Carefully demount tire, rotating wheel to avoid sensor contact. Remove tire and inspect wheel for damage, corrosion, or bent flanges.
3. 3

   Inspect and replace valve stem
   Inspect TPMS sensor and valve stem for damage or corrosion. Replace valve stem if rubber shows cracking or if switching from rubber to metal TPMS-compatible stems. Ensure new stem seals properly and tighten valve core snugly.
4. 4

   Mount new tire onto wheel
   Apply generous tire lubricant to both tire beads and wheel rim flanges. Position tire on wheel with rotation direction arrow pointing correct direction (if directional tire). Use tire machine to mount lower bead first, then upper bead, keeping mounting head positioned away from TPMS sensor location throughout process.
5. 5

   Seat tire beads
   Install valve core and inflate tire to seat beads. Listen and watch for both beads to pop into place. Do not exceed 40 PSI during seating. Once both beads are seated, adjust to recommended tire pressure (typically 36-38 PSI front, 42-44 PSI rear, verify on door placard).
6. 6

   Balance wheel assembly
   Mount wheel on balancing machine using correct centering cone for Maserati hub bore (67.1mm). Spin wheel and allow balancer to calculate weight placement. Apply wheel weights as indicated, keeping weights away from brake caliper clearance areas. Re-spin to verify balance is within 0.25 oz or less on both inner and outer planes.
7. 7

   Repeat for remaining three wheels
   Complete steps 1-6 for the remaining three wheels. Ensure front tires are mounted on front wheels and rear tires on rear wheels if using staggered sizes. Mark each wheel location (LF, RF, LR, RR) to maintain proper TPMS sensor assignment.
8. 8

   Install wheels onto vehicle
   Clean wheel mounting surfaces on hubs to remove any corrosion or debris. Mount each wheel to correct position, threading lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading. Install all lug nuts finger-tight before applying torque.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Torque lug nuts in star pattern
   With vehicle still on jack stands, torque all lug nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in a star pattern across all five lugs. Lower vehicle to ground and perform final torque verification in star pattern to ensure proper clamping force with vehicle weight on suspension.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Initialize TPMS system
    Start vehicle and allow TPMS system to recognize all four sensors. If TPMS warning light remains illuminated after 5 minutes of driving, use TPMS relearn tool or visit dealer for sensor registration. Verify all tire pressures match specifications on driver door jamb placard.

Reassembly

1. Lower vehicle completely and remove jack stands.
2. Perform final lug nut torque check at 140 Nm in star pattern after vehicle has been on ground.
3. Reset TPMS warning light if illuminated using vehicle menu or diagnostic tool.

Verification

• Drive vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or unusual noise from wheels.
• Check that TPMS warning light extinguishes and all tire pressures display correctly on dash.
• Re-torque lug nuts after first 50-100 miles of driving.
• Verify tire pressures are correct when cold: typically 36-38 PSI front, 42-44 PSI rear (confirm on door placard).
• Inspect for any air leaks around valve stems and bead seats.

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